YEARLY HIGH
0.0473 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0367 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 LKR

2015 UGX to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0462 to the December average rate of 0.0427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0473 was down 11.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 237 LKR
2014 Average 252 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 183 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0471
0.0370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0448, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0032 LKR (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0378). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0460).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0462) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-11.64%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0462
2014 Avg (January) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0473 0.0454 0.0462
February 0.0465 0.0460 0.0463
March 0.0461 0.0441 0.0452
April 0.0447 0.0441 0.0444
May 0.0446 0.0438 0.0444
June 0.0437 0.0406 0.0421
July 0.0410 0.0378 0.0400
August 0.0390 0.0368 0.0378
September 0.0385 0.0367 0.0380
October 0.0399 0.0381 0.0387
November 0.0427 0.0397 0.0415
December 0.0433 0.0416 0.0427